Đối Diện Magazine Số 2
PURPOSE:
Doi Dien [Face to Face] was created in February of 1993 by a group of Vietnamese individuals and organizations from Northern California (San Jose/San Francisco) and Southern California (Los Angeles/Orange County). The publication was to be a project of a Coalition of Vietnamese Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Network whose principal objective is to provide a progressive forum and environment where people can address issues of social awareness and to promote cultural diversity.
MISSION STATEMENT:
First, Doi Dien [Face to Face] is committed to exploring life-sustaining possibilities by honoring all marginalized and disenfranchised Vietnamese communities.
This objective will be accomplished by:
Celebrating our variegated cultural diversity.
Identifying problematic societal perceptions toward Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual [& Trangender people]; facing up [to] and and dissoluting the misconceptions and prejudices and exploring strategies to bridge understanding and compassion between people and organizations having the same concerns and interests.
Second, Doi Dien [Face to Face] seeks to preserve and develop literary writings, artistic expressions that have dealt with the subject of homosexuality and bisexuality. This publication will represent our thoughts and visions in the hope that we can learn and embrace, tolerate and support the concept of individuality, self-expression, democracy in the educational pursuits.
Several paths that Doi Dien [Face to Face] will pursue to achieve this objective:
Gather growth-related informations and publish 4 times a year the voice of Doi Dien: a united communicational front for all the Vietnamese lesbians, gays, bisexuals and their supporters around the world.
Sponsor conferences and cultural events which highlight themes listed above.
Assist individuals and groups to come out and better understand the sensitivity of these issues in their private and public domain.
Promote cultural exchange between people and their communities.
